I just finished knitting two sweaters. It seemed like I was knitting sleeves forever. Note to self, knit the sleeves first!
The pattern is written and today, after a final read through, it will go off to my test knitters. Yes, the process of getting patterns published is l-o-n-g.
And then there is the crash.
What should I knit now? There are no idle needles allowed around here. I scroll through ravelry for hours. I’ll knit this, no this one looks really interesting, or maybe the pattern that’s been sitting in my library for 10 years???
I need a break from designing so this is when I knit someone else’s pattern.
I knit one of the Easy Over Socks by Holli Yeoh. I will knit some more but would like a longer cuff. It’s really inventive, has a new-to-me heel and only uses small amounts of sock yarn, bonus.
Now I’m knitting a lace shawl, the Mossblossom by wool.and.pine.designs. I find having to pay attention to a chart really relaxing. I mentioned all that sleeve knitting, right? This, for me, is the carrot.
What’s your reward for getting through the tough parts of your project?
Cheers, Deb
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